HR Leader Podcast Network

MacMORGAN Next Practice Growth’s principal and co-founder, Rowena Millward, shared her thoughts on growth and learning with The HR Leader. Ms Millward explained why she uses the term ‘uncomfortable growth’, relating that change and growth can be uncomfortable but that difficulties can often yield positive results. The discussion also included the balance of responsibility between individuals and employers when it comes to driving progress. Listen to the podcast below for more on Ms Millward’s insights into growth, including what the future holds for learning in a world where both tech and people skills will be required.

Nyrissa Filetti is the head of people and culture at MLC School. She shared with The HR Leader why she chooses to work in the L&D world, what she feels helps to make learning a success, and her thoughts on the future of L&D. Ms Filetti talked about the importance of being flexible as an L&D practitioner, as well as touching on gamification, badging, and using virtual reality to achieve learning outcomes. The ‘Round Square’ concept was also discussed, alongside the importance employees are placing on having purpose and global connections. Highlighting the benefit of working in learning in a school, Ms Filetti said: “If I thought that there was a lot of opportunity in other organisations, it's just incomparable when I can see the opportunities in education.” She added: “I'm really excited … Bringing human-centred design and Agile practices to an environment like this and everybody's just lapping it up and getting on this ‘excitement bus’ that I like creating at the same time!” Find out more by listening to the podcast below.

ELMO Software’s chief commercial officer, Darryl Garber, spoke with The HR Leader about how HR technology is solving some of the most pressing issues in people management including wellbeing, hybrid working, talent shortages, and working from home. Mr Garber discussed ELMO’s latest HR software modules for hybrid working and wellbeing. He also shared insights from ELMO’s recent Employee Sentiment Index. The HR and people leadership arena continues to grapple with changes that impact how people work and their wellbeing. Listen to the podcast to find out how technology can help with the challenges arising from these changes.

Total Image Group’s CEO, Pamela Jabbour, talked to The HR Leader about workwear in the modern office. Ms Jabbour discussed what’s appropriate to wear to work in 2022, how things have changed, and how to accommodate individual preferences alongside a dress code or uniform.  The podcast also addressed what employers might consider doing when a staff member won’t adhere to appropriate work attire, and the impact employees can have on employer branding through their workwear choices.  

Gilbert + Tobin’s head of capability development and change, Andrea Tham, shared her passion for learning and development (L&D) with The HR Leader. Ms Tham explained why she loves working in L&D and gave us some insights into her current role at G+T. The discussion looked at the future of the profession, and what Ms Tham would like her role in that to be.  Ms Tham also related the parallels she sees between herself as a food lover (an ‘eater’) and customer-focused learning programs. She outlined four stages that culminate in the final stage, which is ‘FOMO’!

Learning and leadership specialist, Tracey Ezard, shared her insights on growth with The HR Leader. Ms Ezard commented on neuroscience in the context of professional growth, why she favours the term ‘growth culture’ over ‘feedback culture’, and her ‘collaboration continuum’. Ms Ezard also explained what a ‘collective growth mindset’ is, and what environments that foster challenge in a psychologically safe way look like. Ms Ezard has kindly provided the following references in relation to this episode: Amy Edmondson TED Talk: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces Timothy R Clark, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Judith E. Glaser, Conversational Intelligence Tracey Ezard, Ferocious Warmth and Glue

Legal director at Sydney Legal Consulting, Trish Ryan, sat down with The HR Leader to talk about discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace. Ms Ryan spoke about how recent world events such as #MeToo have impacted workplaces and why this trio of issues may be more subtle at work now than in the past. The podcast discussion also covered areas of reputational risk for organisations, with Ms Ryan’s thoughts on how businesses might consider navigating such scenarios. Ms Ryan also shared her insights on the recent Fair Work Amendment in regard to the Paid Family Domestic Violence Leave Bill, discussing the benefit this could have for people leaving family domestic violence. Note from editor: this podcast was recorded on 1 August 2022

When you consider the talent you need for your business, do you think about skill sets that might be relevant from other roles and industries? Helena Turpin (co-founder of Flow of Work Co) and Adam McKinnon (people data and analytics lead at Reece Group) spoke with The HR Leader about being open minded and creative in how you recognise talent. The discussion included why now is a good time to challenge how ‘talent’ is perceived, as well as providing tips for listeners on future skills building. This episode of The HR Leader also examines how technology and data are used to manage and nurture talent.

HiBob’s country manager for Australia and New Zealand, Damien Andreasen, joined The HR Leader to discuss technology in HR and people management. Mr Andreasen shared insights into how tech is helping with new ways of working, why organisations implement HR technology solutions, and how tech can help with working across borders. The podcast discussion also delved into some of the ideas and challenges arising in HR, and how tech can help achieve business goals. Mr Andreasen concluded by commenting on what a potential recession might mean for candidates in light of the ‘great resignation’. For further reading on the issues discussed in this podcast, please see below: https://hbr.org/2022/03/research-how-employee-experience-impacts-your-bottom-line https://hbr.org/2022/04/onboarding-can-make-or-break-a-new-hires-experience https://www.hrcloud.com/blog/8-employee-engagement-statistics-you-need-to-know-in-2021

The Circle Back Initiative’s founder, Steve Gard, and Canva’s talent attraction lead, Charlotte Anderson, spoke to The HR Leader about why they’re on a mission to make sure candidates are treated well. Mr Gard explained why he began The Circle Back Initiative, and Ms Anderson commented on why Canva has embraced the ethos behind the initiative. The discussion delved into why the promise to treat candidates well is a win for both job seekers and employers in terms of branding and EVP. For candidates who have experienced 'ghosting' and poor treatment during the job application process, job hunting with organisations who have signed up to The Circle Back Initiative will be a welcome change.